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Monthly Archives: September 2013

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Nicole and Neill are getting married tomorrow, and we have been setting up for their enchanting at-home wedding since Tuesday! Today I’m heading over to set up the many tea light candles that will line the pathways, trees and lawns, … Continue reading →

Brian and I happen to enjoy the occasional drop in to a karaoke bar… This book about life and karaoke was a fun read for Book Club that had the unique karaoke-frequenting perspective encompassing it! I was very tickled to … Continue reading →

This past weekend, my cute, nerdy husband and I drove up to good ‘ol NorCal for a friend’s surprise 1940’s-themed birthday party… My good friend from high school, Lindsay, created a whole scavenger hunt for her husband Patrick, the birthday boy! … Continue reading →

Kelcy and Rashad are getting married on the rooftop of the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Redondo Beach next month! Here’s a look at the hotel, its rooftop, and the relaxing view… Stay tuned for wedding photos!

The movie Mud, featuring Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan, Reese Witherspoon, Jacob Lofland, and the rest of its talented cast is the BEST movie I have seen in a long time! This movie did not come out in the main theaters, but … Continue reading →

Erika and Johnathan are getting married next month at the South Hills Country Club in West Covina! Last week, Erika, her mother, and I got together to conduct her final walk-through at her venue… Here’s a sneak peek of the … Continue reading →

Back to School Night took place on Thursday evening! It’s an evening where the teachers introduce curriculum that will be taught that year, establish a team with the parents, and create systems of communication and organization that will continue that … Continue reading →

Last weekend, my cute, nerdy husband and I boarded the Catalina Express for the trip across the water to Catalina Island, also known as “the island of romance!” Neither of us had ever been there before, and we loved how … Continue reading →

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Jackie Murphy

"A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song." ~ Maya Angelou

I believe that every couple has two inner songs standing on their own, yet harmonizing as a duet. As a coordinator, consultant, and confidante, I aim to discover your song and let it be the melody at your wedding.

After graduating from Stanford and USC, I became a teacher. One of the key lessons I have always taught my students is to be true to yourself. This lesson transcends age and time, and I strive to accentuate who you are at your core on your special day. Teaching has also given me the gifts of time management, organization, an inner calm, a listening ear, and a good sense of humor! When I got engaged, I realized that these skills transferred very easily to wedding planning. Soon after being married, I knew what my new passion in life was: planning other people's weddings!

I am a member of the Association of Bridal Consultants and enjoy finding creative ideas on television wedding shows! (I tell my husband that this is, after all, "research!") I have been fortunate to have lived in Hong Kong, Singapore, Canada, and the United States, so have been immersed in many cultures and traditions, which have enhanced my wedding coordinating repertoire.

When I am not planning weddings or teaching, you might find me going on an adventure with my hubby Brian, doing Yoga to Hip Hop music, reading a book for my book club, singing in the Angel City Chorale choir, trying out a new Food Network recipe, or enjoying some delectable red velvet cupcakes!